About MariaDB
MariaDB is an open source relational database server that began as a fork of MySQL. It is developed by a community of contributors and supported by the MariaDB Foundation.
What it does
MariaDB stores data in tables, runs SQL queries and works with most tools and drivers made for MySQL. It offers several storage engines and options for replication and clustering. The project publishes long-term support releases for teams that want stable versions in production.
Key features
- Works with most MySQL clients
- Long-term support releases
- Replication and clustering options
- Several storage engines for different workloads
- Packages, Docker images and Kubernetes options
Who it's for
Teams running MySQL-style applications who want an open source option, developers who self-host databases, and organizations that prefer a foundation-led project.
Pricing and good to know
MariaDB Server is free to download and use under the GPL-2.0 license. Costs come from hosting, support and operations, and cloud providers sell managed MariaDB services. Check the release status before you deploy, since some versions are marked as preview or rolling releases.
Highlights
- Works with most MySQL clients and tools
- Long-term support releases for production use
- Replication and clustering options
- Several storage engines for different workloads
- Packages, Docker images and Kubernetes options
